Max Lucado

Opinion September 28

Erika Kirk shows how we should forgive, ‘because it was what Christ did’

After forgiving her husband's alleged assassin, Erika Kirk shows how Christian grace can transform pain into healing through practical forgiveness strategies.

Opinion August 17

My flight was canceled. But a baby in the airport taught me everything about God's peace in a storm

I saw an image of peace-giving in Chicago O’Hare. The airport atmosphere was anything but peaceful and there were thunderstorms overhead. There was a lot of grumbling. And I was, too.

Opinion August 10

MAX LUCADO: Finding peace and faith in God in the middle of the storm

God sometimes calms the storm and other times calms the child, as shown through biblical stories of Moses, Jesus, and modern testimonies of finding peace amid trials.

Opinion December 23, 2024

MAX LUCADO: CHRISTMAS 2024: Jesus is what happens next

We are in the season of Advent. Advent leads us to the beautiful culmination of Christmas, where we celebrate the incarnation of God.

Opinion November 4, 2024

MAX LUCADO: What happens after Election Day, Nov 5?

Wonder what happens after Nov. 5? For the person of faith, it looks a lot like Nov. 4. Pray. Love. Trust. Here's how to do it all and see your way through to a time of hope and peace.

OPINION August 11, 2024

Pastor Max Lucado: Surviving a challenging election season is possible

It's an election year. Elephants will stomp, donkeys will bray, and independents will, well, act independently. The political division is exhausting and relentless.

OPINION December 25, 2023

Feeling left out and alone this Christmas? There's a solution

Christmastime can be difficult for all of us. Some are left feeling alone. Others have bills, health problems and more. But the real reason for the season should help us find peace.

OPINION December 23, 2023

Where is your hope for the holiday?

When terrorists attack, when diseases rage, when families collapse... when all that is good falls apart, what can good people do? What is the godly response to the calamities of life?

OPINION December 14, 2023

This Christmas, let's pay attention to the donkey and lessons we need to learn

In the reenactment of the Christmas story in countless Christmas pageants many want to be angels or even sheep. But no one wants to be a donkey. But we should all consider the donkey.

OPINION December 5, 2023

What can good people do when everything falls apart at Christmas

Christmas is coming but these is so much chaos and conflict in our world today. What can good people do as the world falls apart? How can we even celebrate Christmas?

OPINION October 15, 2023

I'm a pastor and I know our world feels wounded, worried, and weary. How should we respond?

The Hamas terror attacks on October 7 were horrific and shocking. Since then, it has been hard turn away from news reports. How are we to cope with this horror?

OPINION September 10, 2023

I was called 'America's Pastor' but it didn't reveal the truth

I want to share a story with you about a dramatic experience I had over 20 years ago. It all began when I was dubbed 'America's Pastor.' And it took an interesting twist from there.

OPINION December 24, 2022

What Jesus wants for Christmas

The angels filled the night with light and the air with music, and, well, that’s it. They worshipped. Couldn’t they have done something more useful?

OPINION November 24, 2022

Prayers of Thanksgiving can transform our lives and the world

Either by imperative or by example, the Bible urges us to be thankful more than a hundred times. Clearly, God takes thanksgiving very seriously.

OPINION September 30, 2022

Where's God in Hurricane Ian and the storms of life?

It's hard to witness the death and destruction of Hurricane Ian or any physical or emotional storm. But God is greater than any storm, be it a hurricane or disease, depression or divorce.

OPINION September 18, 2022

Want to see our society change? Ask God to make you thirsty. Pray for a revival

The decline of Christianity in American life continues. The number of believers continues to shrink. But revival begins with the individual.

OPINION February 13, 2022

What you need to know about God's miraculous 'whoever' policy

Thankfully for us, God’s gospel includes a "whoever" policy that’s always open for business

OPINION December 24, 2021

Feeling lonely at Christmas? God is with us. Always

Loneliness is never the product of heaven. Among our Maker’s first recorded words were these: "It is not good for man to be alone."

OPINION October 10, 2021

Max Lucado: Want to partner with God? Here is the one essential way

I can’t think of a more simple – or more important – way that we can partner with God in the midst of our challenges.

OPINION September 26, 2021

Max Lucado: This is your moment to join God in his holy work

Have you ever found yourself in a hard place shaken by your situation? When the downsizing has been declared. When division and judgment proliferate

OPINION August 29, 2021

Max Lucado and Andrea Lucado: COVID worries – 4 practices that will help your pre-teen overcome anxiety

I don’t have to tell you that because of COVID-19, our world has changed dramatically. Thanks to the vaccines, we’re beginning to get out into this new world to discover what comes next. And it’s a little scary.

OPINION April 4, 2021

Max Lucado: On Easter – the hands of Jesus, nails and the promise of his death on a cross

It is Easter 2021.

OPINION January 31, 2021

Max Lucado: Got worries about COVID, a job, food, family? Give your fears to the Father

The source of your fear may seem small to others. But it freezes your feet, makes your heart pound, and brings blood to your face.

OPINION January 1, 2021

Max Lucado: COVID's toll -- to our front line workers, this is a message just for you

Hello, front line worker. May I have a word with you?

OPINION December 25, 2020

Max Lucado: COVID, chaos and more cannot keep Christmas from coming

This is a Christmas we’ll always remember. What do we do with all of the different?

Christianity August 30, 2020

Max Lucado: God is in the storm with you

Storms overtake us. And it sometimes seems they will never end. But then the unimaginable happens.

Christianity August 9, 2020

Max Lucado: This simple trick can ease anxiety even in your darkest hours

Anyone can thank God for the light. Jesus teaches us to thank God for the night.

Christianity August 2, 2020

Max Lucado: You'll get through this — whatever mess you're facing God will use for good

Don’t forget what I told my friend in the grocery store – “You'll get through this. It won't be painless. It won't be quick. But God will use this mess for good."